San Francisco Chinatown 1938 Cantonese Residents Read News

In November 1938, Chinese residents in San Franciscos Chinatown gather to read news about the surrender of Canton to Japanese forces. This moment reflects the deep connections of Cantonese immigrants within the community. San Francisco, California, became a vital cultural center for Chinese Americans, particularly those from Canton, during a transformative era in U.S. history. This image is part of the Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information Collection, documenting significant events that impacted Chinese American lives.

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